Solomon Islands votes to delay election despite opposition

Solomon Islands to Delay Election, Raising Fears of Unrest

wellington, new zealand - Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands voted Thursday to delay their nation's general election from next year until 2024, a move

Solomon Islands to delay election as PM tells Australia to ‘get ready’ to fund vote

Manasseh Sogavare pushed for the election to be delayed, saying country could not host election and Pacific Games in the same year

Solomon Islands to delay election, raising fears of unrest

Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands voted Thursday to delay their nation's general election from next year until 2024, a move that opponents say amounts to a power grab and that some fear could lead to further civil unrest.

Solomon Islands to Delay Election, Raising Fears of Unrest

Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the delay was necessary because the state is hosting the Pacific Games next year. Others see it as a power grab.

Solomon Islands votes to delay election despite opposition

Sogavare's government struck a security pact with China in April that allows Chinese police to restore social order and protect Chinese infrastructure projects.

Solomon Islands parliament votes to delay national poll after PM mocks Australia's election funding offer

The parliament backs a push by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to delay the national election to 2024, after the Pacific Games.